2025 Blacklist writer Richard Martin grew up as a latchkey kid on the outskirts of Seattle, watching (un)healthy doses of Star Wars and Alien. Nevertheless, it was this unique upbringing that sparked Richard's interest in writing and directing, in particular using genre as a metaphor to explore themes of love, loss, and redemption.
After receiving his MFA from USC's School of Cinematic Arts, Richard began his career as an executive at Bad Hat Harry Productions. During his decade-long tenure, Richard developed a slate of films that ranged from studio tentpoles including X-Men: First Class and X-Men: Days of Future Past to indie horror films such as The Taking of Deborah Logan.
His previous work includes directing and producing the award-winning horror comedy series “Spooked” for Hulu and was most recently the Grand Prize winner of ScreenCraft's Action & Adventure Screenplay Competition.
Richard lives with his amazing wife, two young daughters, and his Chilean cat.